Biomass Plant Electrician

Position: Biomass Plant Electrician

Location: Ione, CA

Department: Operations

Reports To: Plant Manager

Position Summary

The Biomass Plant Electrician is a specialized industrial professional responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of low and high-voltage electrical equipment used to generate and distribute power. The Biomass Plant Electrical Technician works closely with operations, instrumentation, and maintenance teams to support continuous and efficient plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Inspection: Perform routine testing and preventive maintenance on large-scale equipment such as transformers, generators, motors, and switchgear.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose complex electrical malfunctions using diagnostic tools like multimeters, meggers, and thermal scanners to locate shorts, breaks, or circuit failures.
• Installation: Install and configure new electrical systems, including running conduit, pulling high-voltage cable, and setting up control panels.
• Documentation: Read and update schematic diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals to maintain accurate records of as-built systems and repairs.
• Safety Compliance: Strictly adhere to safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like Arc Flash gear.

Key Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or technical certification in:
• Electrical Technology
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Industrial Maintenance
• Or related field
• Experience: 3-5 years of electrical maintenance experience in:
• Biomass power plants
• Fossil fuel power plants
• Waste to energy plants
• Heavy industrial facilities
• Experience working with generators, turbines, motors, and industrial electrical systems preferred.
• Preferred Certifications:
• Journeyman Electrician License
• OSHA Safety Certification
• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training
• I...